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Myst IV: Revelation Hints
How do I work the viewer controls?
1 of 9: The crystals are distinguished by both shape and color. The controls on the machine help you select both of these.
2 of 9: Notice all the colored dots on the area to the right? This is the area where the color can be selected. Use the crank to change to a new color. The selected color will be the one covered by the handle of the crank.
3 of 9: In order to see the selected color on the screen to the right (a little ways above the color crank), you'll need to activate the viewer by selecting a crystal shape.
4 of 9: Between the screen and the colored dots is a horizontal slider switch. It's rather difficult to see. You may need to bring the cursor over to the left side and watch for the cursor hand to open, in order to find it. Sliding the switch to the left or right selects different crystal shapes.
5 of 9: Once you have the desired crystal color and shape displayed on the screen, you'll need to select where to place the crystal.
6 of 9: Notice the small square panels under the large oval screen (this screen is larger, and starts out showing static)?
7 of 9: Press the button associated with the square where you would like the crystal to appear.
8 of 9: Keep in mind that the order of the crystals is important, as well as the color and shape.
9 of 9: Once all five crystals are set, press the large button (found underneath the five square crystal panels). If the crystals are set correctly, you should see something show up on the oval screen.